St Peter's Church, Crewe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, Crewe |
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| OS grid reference | SJ 711 558 |
| Location | Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Peter, Crewe |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
| Dedicated | 5 May 1923 |
| Consecrated | 29 April 1931 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 14 June 1984 |
| Architect(s) | J. Brooke and C. E. Elcock |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1914 |
| Completed | 1923 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Peter, Crewe |
| Deanery | Nantwich |
| Archdeaconry | Macclesfield |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Peter's Church is a special building located on Earle Street in Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active church where people worship as part of the Anglican faith. It is also recognized as a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical structure. St Peter's is part of the diocese of Chester.
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History of St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church started in 1894 as a smaller, temporary church. It was like a 'mission church' for St Paul's Church in Crewe. In 1912, this first building was moved to a new spot. The next year, it was officially named All Saints.
Building the Current Church
Work on the church you see today began in 1914. The architects who designed it were J. Brooke and C. E. Elcock. Building the church took longer than planned. This was because of money problems caused by the First World War.
The new church was officially opened on 5 May 1923. In 1931, St Peter's became its own separate church area, called a parish. It was then formally blessed on 29 April of that year.
Architecture and Design
The church is built from red sandstone. It has a green slate roof. When you look at the church from the west side, you can see its different parts. These include an entrance area called a narthex and a special room for baptisms, known as a baptistry.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has a main area called the nave. It also has wider side sections, or aisles. Each part of the wider aisles has a pointed roof, called a gable. These gables have windows in a style called Perpendicular. There are also tall, narrow windows known as lancet windows, some with beautiful stained glass.
On the west gable, there is a double bellcote. This is a small structure that holds two bells. It has a cross on top.
Special Features Inside
Behind the altar, there is a carved screen called a reredos. It shows a famous scene called The Last Supper. The area around the altar, known as the chancel, has special seats for the clergy and choir. The pulpit, where sermons are given, is made of oak wood.
The church has lovely stained glass windows. Some were made in the mid-20th century by D. Brookes of Weirs Glass. An older window in the baptistry shows Saint Peter. The church also has an organ, which was built in 1932 by Whiteley and later updated in 1984 by Sixsmith.
See also
- Listed buildings in Crewe
